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EAST COUNTY EATER – MEDITERRANEO BISTRO BAR & GRILL: A DELIGHTFUL FIND IN ALPINE
Printer-friendly versionMediterraneo Bistro Bar & Grill 1347 Tavern Road, Alpine 91901 (619)445-9902. October 1, 2008 (ALPINE) – Dining at the Mediterraneo Bistro Bar & Grill, one can almost imagine oneself
THE ROLLING REVIEWER – AN ANTIQUE STORY
Printer-friendly versionBy Janelle Eckardt October 1, 2008 (La Mesa) — When considering a place and/or attraction in the East County to highlight from my perspective as a 20-something woman in
GOOD MONEY: MARKET CRISIS? 10 THINGS YOU SHOULD DO NOW!
Printer-friendly versionGOOD MONEY: Your guide to profitable and socially responsible investing By Judith L. Seid, CFP ® October 1, 2008 (La Mesa) — The crisis on Wall Street caused by
Citizens “Take Action!” Guide
Printer-friendly versionWhose interests are your elected officials representing: the people–or the special interests? Too many voters haven’t got a clue—so East County Magazine is shedding light into those smoke-hazed back-rooms
Vines and Steins – Gio Wine Bar
Printer-friendly versionEditor’s note: Gio’s has gone out of business, however a new restaurant has opened in its place. By Richard Noel If you’re out and about in East County and
Sylvia’s Soapbox – Duncan the great white Hunter
Printer-friendly version Wildebeest hunt bags a Congressman By Sylvia Hampton Our congressman Duncan Hunter (R-52nd district) is leaving his congressional seat to his son. Sort of an inheritance or royalty
Voter’s Watchdog – Protecting Your Right to Vote
Printer-friendly versionBy Miriam Raftery “We know where the fix is in this year. If I were in San Diego, I’d be afraid. I’d be very afraid.” – Bob Fitrakis, national
East County Eater – Superb Sushi in Santee
Printer-friendly versionOISHII JAPANESE & THAI CUISINE 10251 Mast Blvd., Santee 619-596-4852 www.oishiisantee.com September 1, 2008 (Santee) — Santee Sushi? If you thought East County only has cowboy and biker bars,
Good Money – Socially Responsible Investing (SRI) is becoming main-stream
Printer-friendly versionBy Judith L. Seid, CFP ® September 1, 2008 (San Diego’s East County) — When you invest, your money works towards achieving two objectives. By aligning your investments with your values,
Notes On Air – Tracy Lee Nelson
Printer-friendly version By Richard Noel Notes On Air is a monthly music column highlighting local artists, events, and other music-related news. In this month’s column, we talk with Tracy Lee
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ON THE SILVER SCREEN: UNEVEN SCRIPT MAKES “THE BOUNTY HUNTER” THE HUNTED
Printer-friendly version By Brian Lafferty March 19, 2010 (San Diego’s East County) — The Bounty Hunter has, on paper, an interesting concept for a romantic comedy: a journalist (Jennifer Aniston)
ADVICE FROM THE PURPLE MOUNTAIN SAGE: HUNKERING DOWN
Printer-friendly version by: Sharon Courmousis, Sacred Rocks Reserve Increase your enjoyment of living "A few minutes ago every tree was excited, bowing to the roaring storm, waving, swirling, tossing
GOOD MONEY: SOCIALLY RESPONSIBLE FUNDS OUTPERFORM BENCHMARKS
Printer-friendly version “Your guide to financial planning & socially responsible investing” By: Judith L. Seid, CFP ® President, Blue Summit Financial Group Although past performance is not an
ON THE SILVER SCREEN: MATT DAMON, DIRECTOR PAUL GREENGRASS IN THE ZONE WITH “GREEN ZONE”
Printer-friendly version By Brian Lafferty March 14, 2010 (San Diego’s East County) — Green Zone is relentlessly exciting from beginning to end. We know there never were weapons of mass
CRAFTING WITH MARY: ROCK POTS BRING SPRINGTIME INDOORS
Printer-friendly version By Mary Genser March 13, 2010 (San Diego’s East County) – Want some spring decorations that really rock? These ornamental rock pots are ideal garden accessories to brighten
FREEBIE ALERT: WATER CONSERVATION GARDEN
Printer-friendly version March 11, 2010 (San Diego’s East County) – One of East County’s treasures is The Water Conservation Garden. Sunset Magazine calls it one of the “Top 10
DOLLAR-WISE DIVAS: SAVE MONEY! GROW YOUR OWN FOOD
Printer-friendly version By Nancy and Dawn Clement Share creative ideas to assist people of all ages with tips to save money and improve their lifestyle! March 10, 2010 (San Diego’s
SYLVIA’S SOAPBOX: THE GOOD IDEA FOR HEALTHCARE FROM REPUBLICANS–& HOW IT GOT TURNED ON ITS HEAD
Printer-friendly version By Sylvia Hampton March 7, 2010 (San Diego)–When the health reform discussion turned into a three ring circus last summer on the wave of words and
MARKETING MATTERS: DEFINING THE BENEFITS IN YOUR PRODUCT
Printer-friendly version TIPS AND TRICKS FOR BUSINESS SUCCESS AND GROWTH By Rama Beerfas March 1, 2010 (San Diego’s East County) – We’ve talked about the concept of selling benefits
POLITICAL WRANGLING
Printer-friendly version By Buck Shott A Roundup of the latest national, state and local political news March 1, 2010 — As filing deadlines fast approach, who’s in, who’s out,
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Lemon Grove Forward Club announces annual Sock Drive for November
Printer-friendly versionSource: Lemon Grove Forward Club November 4, 2025 (Lemon Grove) – The Lemon Grove Forward Club is kicking off its annual sock drive, “Socktober,” a tradition that has made a